Hwaeomsa Temple (화엄사)
Situated at the foot of Jirisan Mountain, 5.4 kilometers east of Gurye-eup, Hwaeomsa Temple was constructed in the 22nd year of King Seong's reign (544) during the Baekje era, but was burnt down during the Imjin War (1592-1598). The temple was rebuilt in 1636 after seven years of reconstruction. The temple has various cultural assets including National Treasures, Treasures, a Natural Monument, and local cultural assets as well as 20 different buildings.
Introduction Information
- Holiday
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
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Available
Korea National Park Parking Lot (Inquiry: +82-61-780-7700)
Hwaeomsa Temple Parking Lot (Inquiry: +82-61-783-7600) - Inquiries
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• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-783-7600,
+82-61-782-0019, +82-61-782-7600
- Restrooms
- Available
Jeollanam-do Gurye-gun Weather Rating
- 2024-12-22 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2024-12-23 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2024-12-24 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2024-12-25 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2024-12-26 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2024-12-27 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2024-12-28 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- Initial Registration Date
- 2002-12-29 00:31
- Last Updated
- 2021-02-05 23:45
- Inquiry
- +82-61-783-7600
- Homepage
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www.hwaeomsa.org
www.templestay.com - Address
- [57616] 539, Hwaeomsa-ro, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
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- Directions
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[Train + Taxi]
From Yongsan Station, take a train to Gurye Station.
From Gurye Station, take a taxi for approx. 10 min.